Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life

Contact Information

1113 West Poplar Street, Rogers, AR 72756

479-986-9960

Organization Information

Mission statement: Promote proper hydration and prevent heat illness through education and supporting activities.

About: The organization started in 1996 after 13-year-old Kendrick Fincher died from heat stroke. We educate parents, athletes, coaches and the community through educational programs in Northwest Arkansas and through partnerships across the state.

Services:

Education and Supporting Activities

• Be Smart. BeeHydrated! - Presentations to school aged children on the importance of proper hydration
• Beat the Heat - Presentations to athletes, coaches and parents on proper hydration and heat illness prevention
• Distribution of squeeze bottles and educational pamphlets to support our educational presentations
• Representation at health fairs to educate the public about our mission and activities
• Community involvement in support of our mission by providing cool huts misting tents with free ice water at various outdoor public events.
• Annual free youth run in Rogers, AR, to reinforce our mission and help children and the community learn about the importance of proper hydration and physical fitness in a fun environment.
• Partnerships with other sports injury prevention and wellness organizations
• Web presence that allows for regional and national reach
• Developing education programs for all ages including senior adults and industrial workforce

How we accomplish our mission (funding)

• Individual Donors
• Corporate Partnerships
• Fundraisers 
• Hydration Celebration- Youth Run, Toddler Trot & 5K; T-shirt design contest
• Beat the Heat Summer Swing Golf Tournament
• A Cool Summer Homecoming Gala

Volunteer opportunities: Sign up at: http://kendrickfincher.org/volunteer/